One-Pan Garlic Chicken with Sautéed Greens

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Tender chicken thighs cooked to perfection with garlic and fresh greens for a quick, savory weeknight meal. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 33 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, garlic, fresh thyme for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 23 min Serves 4 American cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 8 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  3. Step 3: Flip chicken and add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Arrange 1/2 lemon slices over the chicken, then transfer the skillet to a preheated 400°F oven and roast for 15 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internally.
  5. Step 5: While chicken roasts, heat a separate small skillet over medium heat. Add 4 cups chopped kale and cook for 4 minutes until wilted and tender, stirring occasionally.
  6. Step 6: Remove chicken from oven, transfer to a plate, and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve with the sautéed kale and remaining lemon slices.

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